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Huntley

Illinois · 5,730 residents · 14.652 sq mi
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Huntley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,456. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 3,277 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $190,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,730
+134%since 1990
from 2,453 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
391 / sq mi
+134%since 1990
from 167 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+17%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
08K15K23K31K1990201020202024Huntley
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,456
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,337 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,451
+65%since 1990
from $16,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $552 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
20.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+21%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(45)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score7.2%(175)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(5,293)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(245)
Asian2.1%(120)
Diversity Score16.2%(926)
Diversity Score
16
+126%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.0%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+4%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntley, Illinois?

Huntley, Illinois has about 5,730 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Huntley, Illinois?

The typical household in Huntley, Illinois earns about $60,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntley, Illinois expensive?

In Huntley, Illinois, the median home is worth about $190,300, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Huntley, Illinois?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Huntley, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntley, Illinois?

About 2.8% of people in Huntley, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntley, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntley, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,277 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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